From its home base in Burbank, California, Royer Labs announced the Sling-Shock Microphone Shock Mount.

Taking the traditional microphone shockmount a step further, the new Sling-Shock is said to provide excellent isolation between a microphone and the microphone stand, through a design that is basically maintenance free. But just in case you do run into a problem here and there, the new shockmount comes with a 5-year unlimited warranty.

With the Sling-Shock, you won't find any rubber or similar materials commonly found in microphone suspension systems. Since it uses no materials that are prone to deterioration from age or use, the Sling-Shock's patent-pending design represents a true departure from traditional shockmounts that rely on stretched rubber bands, bungee cords, or rubber bushings as the main dampening mechanism, according to Royer Labs.

Its suspension system reduces induced distortion by eliminating unwanted vibration and random low-frequency disturbances otherwise known as rumble. The Sling-Shock makes use of a two-part mechanism consisting of non-resonant nylon cord and damped tensioning springs and is designed to work indefinitely with no loss of performance or function, requiring nothing more than minimal adjustment. Featuring tension balance compensation that is user adjustable, the Sling-Shock is designed to improve the performance of any microphone in any environment where vibration is a concern.

The Sling-Shock's microphone clutching mechanism gives the shockmount a wave of versatility, allowing you to make critical position adjustments to the microphone. With the ability to fine-tune the vertical and horizontal positioning of the microphone, a knurled lock-down knob secures the microphone in place. The Sling-Shock also has a soft cotton interior chamber that provides a non-abrasive grasp of the microphone, meaning that you won't accidentally scratch your expensive mics.

You can use the Sling-Shock on any cylindrical microphone within its size range. The first release fits Royer's 1-inch diameter microphones and is adjustable +/-  1/8-inch for similarly sized microphones; future releases will fit a wide range of microphone bodies.

Rick Perrotta, President of Royer Labs, commented on the company's new Sling-Shock Microphone Shock mount: "The Sling-Shock represents a true departure from conventional microphone shock mount systems. This all-new shockmount uses a modern, compact design and durable matte black powder coated finish for an unobtrusive appearance. Further, it is built to a very high standard. Components and assembly are 100 percent American, with all manufacturing taking place in our Burbank facility. With its ability to provide fine adjustments and exceptional isolation, I'm confident the Sling-Shock will become an invaluable studio accessory for today's recording professional."

Royer Labs is now shipping the Sling-Shock for $295 (MSRP). Learn more at royerlabs.com.